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AMEKlC.iX HOME (iARDEX. 



Fig. 249. 



Flavor rieli and exquisite, second only to the Seckel. Rip- 

 ens in the house throush October and November. 



2.''). GRAY yir(;alieu. 



Tree upright, tolerably vigorous, healthier than the Yirga- 

 lieu. 



Young shoots grayish-ljro'wn, or brown Tvitli gray dots. A 

 good and constant bearer. 



Fruit medium, roundish obovate, covered -n^th rather light 

 or golden russet "when perfectlj' ripe. 



Flesh white, very fine-grained, melting, butter^-. 



Flavor rich and exquisite, similar to the " A'irgalieu," but 

 ripens a little later. 



In cold or unfavorable soils or localities this fine pear some- 



